YEARLY HIGH
10.5964 ILS
YEARLY LOW
9.6368 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0128 ILS

2012 OMR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 10.5964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 9.6368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9596 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8979 to the December average rate of 9.8150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.5964 was up 6.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.9264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 52,982 ILS
2011 Average 46,529 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 48,184 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,798.12 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.4957
9.6437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ILS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.8638, compared to 10.1618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.4265 ILS (High: 10.5964 / Low: 10.1700). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1134 ILS (High: 9.7842 / Low: 9.6708).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4265
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3107 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 10.3577) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.8858), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4719 (+16.56%).

2012 Avg (July) 10.3577
2011 Avg (July) 8.8858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0190 9.6750 9.8979
February 9.8098 9.6368 9.7147
March 9.9126 9.6558 9.7798
April 9.7842 9.6708 9.7384
May 10.1141 9.7832 9.9426
June 10.2504 10.0156 10.1095
July 10.5964 10.1700 10.3577
August 10.5276 10.2896 10.4247
September 10.4538 10.1055 10.2395
October 10.1596 9.8699 10.0083
November 10.3051 9.9122 10.1257
December 9.9493 9.6787 9.8150